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Table 3 The public’s attitude towards COVID-19 (N = 2136)

From: Knowledge, attitudes and practices of the Chinese public with respect to coronavirus disease (COVID-19): an online cross-sectional survey

Items

Strongly agree

n(%)

Agree

n(%)

Not sure

n(%)

Disagree

n(%)

Strongly disagree

n (%)

1. I pay close attention to the development of the epidemic situation

1995 (93.4)

134 (6.3)

4 (0.2)

0 (0)

3 (0.1)

2. I think I am playing an important role in controlling the epidemic

1754 (82.1)

340 (15.9)

38 (1.8)

2 (0.1)

2 (0.1)

3. I fear infection for myself and my family

1809 (84.7)

273 (12.8)

41 (1.9)

7 (0.3)

6 (0.3)

4. It is believed that the outbreak will soon be contained

1699 (79.5)

325 (15.2)

96 (4.5)

11 (0.5)

5 (0.2)

5. I am willing to cooperate with the relevant departments to take prevention and control measures

1956 (91.6)

172 (8.1)

5 (0.2)

0 (0)

2 (0.1)

Average rate

86.3

11.7

1.7

0.2

0.2